<h1>Behind the grand exterior of Hughenden Manor in Buckinghamshire is a secret history, that lay hidden for decades. </h1><div>
A chance encounter between a former British intelligence operative and a volunteer uncovered mysteries from inside a once top-secret headquarters.Discover the story of how in the 1940s Hughenden Manor became a secret base for the Air Ministry to produce target maps for RAF Bomber Command. And helped shape the outcome of WWII. A listener note, a version of this episode first aired on the National Trust Podcast in 2021.   Production  Host: James Grasby  Producer: Sean Douglas  Sound editor: Jesus Gomez   Discover more Find out more about visiting Hughenden Manor: <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/hughenden">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/hughenden</a></div>

Behind the grand exterior of Hughenden Manor in Buckinghamshire is a secret history, that lay hidden for decades. A chance encounter between a former British intelligence operative and a volunteer uncovered mysteries from inside a once top-secret headquarters. Discover the story of how in the 1940s Hughenden Manor became a secret base for the Air Ministry to produce target maps for RAF Bomber Command. And helped shape the outcome of WWII. A listener note, a version of this episode first aired on the National Trust Podcast in 2021. Production Host: James Grasby Producer: Sean Douglas Sound editor: Jesus Gomez Discover more Find out more about visiting Hughenden Manor: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/hughenden

Behind the grand exterior of Hughenden Manor in Buckinghamshire is a secret history, that lay hidden for decades.&nbsp;
A chance encounter between a former British intelligence operative and a volunteer uncovered mysteries from inside a once top-secret headquarters.Discover the story of how in the 1940s Hughenden Manor became a secret base for the Air Ministry to produce target maps for RAF Bomber Command. And helped shape the outcome of WWII.&nbsp;A listener note, a version of this episode first aired on the National Trust Podcast in 2021. &nbsp; Production &nbsp;Host: James Grasby &nbsp;Producer: Sean Douglas &nbsp;Sound editor: Jesus Gomez &nbsp; Discover more Find out more about visiting Hughenden Manor: <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/hughenden" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/hughenden</a>

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<div>Imagine being a fly on the wall of history. 
 
Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. 
 
Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene. Find out if you'd survive a medieval battle and unlock the secrets of Britain’s space race. 
 
Our past is all around us. And we'll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories have shaped who we are now.    
 
Lean in for a tale from time: Back When. 
 
You'll get a new story every fortnight. Follow Back When on your favourite podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.  
 
This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. 
 
Discover more from National Trust podcasts 
 
Follow Wild Tales, our podcast for nature lovers: 
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Listen to Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, our kids' podcast: 
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See videos of the National Trust Podcast on Youtube: 
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Get in touch with feedback and ideas for stories you'd like to hear: 
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Imagine being a fly on the wall of history. Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene. Find out if you'd survive a medieval battle and unlock the secrets of Britain’s space race. Our past is all around us. And we'll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories have shaped who we are now. Lean in for a tale from time: Back When. You'll get a new story every fortnight. Follow Back When on your favourite podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode. This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. Discover more from National Trust podcasts Follow Wild Tales, our podcast for nature lovers: podfollow.com/wild-tales Listen to Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, our kids' podcast: podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast See videos of the National Trust Podcast on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts Get in touch with feedback and ideas for stories you'd like to hear: podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

Imagine being a fly on the wall of history. 
 
Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. 
 
Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene. Find out if you'd survive a medieval battle and unlock the secrets of Britain’s space race. 
 
Our past is all around us. And we'll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories have shaped who we are now.&nbsp; &nbsp; 
 
Lean in for a tale from time: Back When. 
 
You'll get a new story every fortnight. Follow Back When on your favourite podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.&nbsp; 
 
This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. 
 
Discover more from National Trust podcasts 
 
Follow Wild Tales, our podcast for nature lovers: 
<a href="https://podfollow.com/wild-tales" rel="noopener noreferrer">podfollow.com/wild-tales</a> 
 
Listen to Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, our kids' podcast: 
<a href="https://podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast</a> 
 
See videos of the National Trust Podcast on Youtube: 
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts</a>&nbsp; 
 
Get in touch with feedback and ideas for stories you'd like to hear: 
podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk &nbsp;

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